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P895 HFL

1997 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

174,251 mi
Last recorded174,251 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Seat Inca113,995 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP895 HFL
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2011 174,251 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise o/s rear hand & foot brake force low (contamination !)

multy rib fan belt warn

nearside & offside outer sills rusted

offside front floor rusted

Pass 17 Jun 2009 170,680 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

N/S/F wheel has slightly restricted movement

Fail 6 Jun 2008 166,915 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 166,915 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 163,211 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion present on rear suspension components.

Fail 29 May 2007 163,204 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion present on rear suspension components.

n/s/f floor corroded and holed.

Pass 31 May 2006 159,116 miles

How Reliable is the Seat Inca?

Based on 79,781 MOT tests across 8,113 vehicles.

64.0%
Pass Rate
6,467
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
8,113
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 9,617
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,892
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,852
position lamp(s) not working 3,710
Stop lamp not working 3,487
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P895 HFL is a 1997 Seat Inca in White with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1997 Seat Inca models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.6% with a typical mileage of 113,995 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Seat Inca fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 9,617 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P895 HFL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Inca typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Seat Inca is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P895 HFL registered?

P895 HFL is a 1997 Seat Inca, first registered on 11 January 1997.

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